Edogawa Chess Tournament @ Feb 3rd, 2019
Last year IndoJapanPulse published information on chess highlighting various Chess initiatives and Clubs. As a result, IndoJapanPulse received feedback highlighting limited chess tournaments for kids especially in the Edogawa area. Based on feedback, demand and need for kids to positively compete each other while excelling their skills. IndoJapanPulse in association with King`s Pawn chess club organizing chess tournament for kids under the age of 15.
Edogawa Chess Tournament for Kids
Date: 3rd February 2019
Time: 13:00 registration, first game to start by 13:15
FORMAT: 5 rounds, 15 minutes each
Age limit: 15 years
Prizes: Trophy for top three ranks in each group. Group A: Beginner, Group B: Experienced (chess.com rating). Participation certification to all the participants.
Venue: 1 Chome Funabori UR Hall, Edogawa, Tokyo 134-0091
Google Link: https://goo.gl/maps/qh4MbmiHccJ2
Participation fees: 2000 ¥ per participant. Pay at the time of registration however register at this link or respond to the event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflZWtZzG1TAfTIhmRe3dnTokjU8GHwjYm6ZFkuhm70LQ5YlA/viewform
Event Calendar: https://indojapanpulse.com/event/edogawa-chess-tournament
What to bring: Chess board, clock and chess piece/chessman [Each participant should bring their own set]
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Click this: Chess board, Chess Clock, Chess pieces
We request one parent to stay with each kid who intends to participate the tournament.
Chess is very much popular in India as compared to Japan. As per chess.com India will provide 30-40% of world’s top chess players in next ten years. It gets pretty popular. According to FIDE Ratings country statistics, India has the following statistics:
- 17,350 total rated players
- 10,208 total active rated players
- 35 active Grand masters
- 60 active International Masters
- 7 active Womens’ Grand Masters
For kids it’s the best low investment productive sport
- Chessraises your kids …
- It increases kid’s problem-solving skills. …
- Chess improves spatial skills. …
- It improves the memory of your child. …
- It exercises both sides of the brain. …
- It increases the creativity of your kid.
- Chess helps prevent Alzheimer’s. …
- It grows dendrites. …
Why not create opportunity for kids and provide them platform to excel in indoor sports like Chess.
IndoJapanPulse through such event would like to encourage kids and parents participate such tournaments. In case of any coaching needed we request you to reach out to Saurabh Ambekar (070-4342-8604) who runs King`s Pawn club. We also request all other clubs within Edogawa-Ku to encourage their chess players to participate and play in the upcoming tournament.
IndoJapanPulse is awaiting for your earliest response latest by 26th Jan 2019.
